The Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

If you have money to put to work in dividend stocks, consider buying boring old Realty Income and its historically high yield. One stock that does meet those quality, expense, and high-dividend yield criteria is Realty Income (O 1.01%). Here's why this real estate investment trust (REIT) can turn a $1,000 investment into something much more and serve as a cornerstone for your portfolio. The company's portfolio is heavily weighted in the retail sector, which accounts for about 73% of rents. The rest comes fr ...